“Between now and July 15 there is a lot of work to do to put the team together, and I expect Doc to be there,” said Grousbeck.

But even after that, Rivers remained silent with his intentions.

Rivers did make a few appearances on the airwaves since Ainge and Grousbeck’s comments, but did not touch on his future with Boston.

Rivers has spent nine seasons in Boston, leading the team to the 2008 NBA Championship and a 416-305 regular season record. He signed a five-year extension with the Celtics in 2011, with three years remaining on the contract.

This off-season, both the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers asked to speak with Rivers about their vacant head coaching jobs, but were denied by Ainge.